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Masterpiece Technologies Inc. and art historian Dr. Lori offer the following programs and tours to groups and businesses. If you are interested in one of these topics or have an idea for a topic not mentioned, please email us or call us at (888) 431-1010 with your questions or comments. Attention: Non-profit groups in New Jersey The following three lectures listed below
Pennsylvania Impressionists, American
Art since 1950, and Jackson Pollock and Abstract
Expressionism are presented by Dr. Lori and are available to non-profit groups in
New Jersey. The lectures are sponsored by the New Jersey Humanities
Council (NJCH). Print and
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the NJCH form and submit your request. Please
email or
call us at (888) 431-1010 for more details. Available Programs and Tours American Art since
1950 Join Dr. Lori, director of the fine art resource www.DrLoriV.com and Masterpiece Technologies Inc. as she presents this lecture on American art since 1950. This illustrated, multi-media presentation focuses on American art and culture since mid-century. As America achieved its position as a world power and modern industrial nation, the art history chronicled those changes. From Abstract Expressionism to Post Modernism, this lecture will survey the events, styles, and impact of the visual arts. The impact of World War II, the Civil Rights and Women's movements, and the Cold War will be discussed and works by Pollock, Warhol, Shapiro, and Haring among others will be featured in their historical context. Lecture: approx. 40-45 minutes with a question and answer session following the presentation. A field trip to the Philadelphia Art Museum guided by Dr. Lori is also available to allow everyone to view examples of works by artists of the period. Email or call (888) 431-1010 for more information.
Join Dr. Lori, director of the fine art resource www.DrLoriV.com and Masterpiece Technologies Inc. as she presents this lecture on Pennsylvania Painters. Throughout art history, Pennsylvania has been home to a great number of famous and influential painters. From the colonial period to the present, the Keystone State has been a training ground and home to many of the most important painters in art history. This lecture will provide an overview of the art historical styles as well as a concentration on how Pennsylvania painters shaped the history of art. The impact of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the nation's oldest art school, and the New Hope artist colony will be featured. Artists including Charles Willson Peale, Thomas Eakins, Robert Henri, Walter Baum, Charles Sheeler, Franz Kline, Andy Warhol and Keith Haring will be discussed. The lecture is a multi-media presentation and includes film clips of major events in American history and culture. Lecture: approx. 40-45 minutes with a question and answer session following the presentation. Field trips to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, PA or the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, PA which are guided by Dr. Lori are also available to allow everyone to view examples of works mentioned in the lecture. Email or call (888) 431-1010 for more information.
Modern Architecture in Pennsylvania Join Dr. Lori, director of the fine art resource www.DrLoriV.com and Masterpiece Technologies Inc. as she presents this lecture on Modern Architecture in Pennsylvania. While we think of traditional, colonial buildings as the architecture of Pennsylvania, the state is dotted with numerous examples of modern ideas in the history of architecture. Great urban skyscrapers to breathtaking country retreats make Pennsylvania an impressive site for the study of modern architecture. This illustrated, multi-media presentation will provide an overview of the styles and historic perspectives of some of Pennsylvania's most famous buildings and architects. The lecture will discuss Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece Fallingwater, Philadelphia's early skyscrapers, The John Wannamaker store and The PSFS Building, as well as museum and residential architecture by post modernists, Charles Moore and Robert Venturi. Lecture: approx. 40-45 minutes with a question and answer session following the presentation. Email or call (888) 431-1010 for more information.
The rich history of art created by women reflects history and world culture since the Renaissance. Join CBS KYW TV 3's "Trash or Treasure?" expert, art historian, and museum curator
Dr. Lori as she lectures on the wonderful paintings and sculptures made by women artists from the Renaissance to the contemporary. Women have served at the forefront of some of art history's most important and popular art movements including Impressionism, Abstract Expressionism, and Post-Modernism. Dr. Lori's lecture will focus on a survey of women artists including Mary Cassatt, Georgia O'Keeffe, Joan Mitchell, Selma Burke, Miriam Shapiro, Judy Chicago, Glenna Goodacre among others. The Art and History of the New Hope Artists Colony Join Dr. Lori, director of the fine art resource www.DrLoriV.com and Masterpiece Technologies Inc. as she presents this lecture on The Art and History of the New Hope Artists Colony. Throughout art history, Bucks County artists have made a great impact on the progress of the visual arts. This lecture will explore the history and influence of the New Hope Artists Colony on American art. Learn about the connections between New Hope artists and the American Impressionists, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the history of Bucks County. Enjoy the rich arts tradition of Bucks County as you learn about its history! Lecture: approx. 40-45 minutes with a question and answer session following the presentation. An Art & Architecture walking tour of New Hope, PA or a tour of the galleries at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, PA or the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, PA are also available. Email or call (888) 431-1010 for more information.
Join art historian Dr. Lori, director of the fine art resource www.DrLoriV.com and Masterpiece Technologies Inc., as she shares methods to distinguish the differences between good and bad art. Learn the basics on how to read a painting and understand sculpture. Are you still in the dark about artists like Rembrandt, Picasso, and Pollock? Understand the meaning behind Impressionism, Abstract Expressionism, Cubism, and other famous styles. Go behind the scenes in the art world to learn what criteria art historians, trained artists, and museum curators use to identify good art. Dr. Lori will share her years of museum expertise with members of the group. No prior experience or artistic skill needed. Email or call (888) 431-1010 for more information.
Join Dr. Lori, director of the fine art resource www.DrLoriV.com and Masterpiece Technologies Inc. as she presents this lecture on the Pennsylvania School of Impressionism featuring Edward Redfield, Daniel Garber, Walter Emerson Baum and others. Dr. Lori will highlight the impact of the New Hope artist colony which was one of the major artist colonies in the United States and survey its art history. Lecture: approx. 40-45 minutes with a question and answer session following the presentation. A field trip to the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, PA guided by Dr. Lori is also available to allow everyone to view examples of works mentioned in the lecture. Email or call (888) 431-1010 for more information.
Modeling Art History: American Sculpture since 1945 Noted art historian and author Dr. Lori will highlight developments in American sculpture since World War II. Since the mid 20th century, innovative techniques and new trends in sculpture have resulted in the development of various movements in the medium as well as the promotion of large scale public sculpture sites and gardens dedicated to sculpture worldwide. A knowledgeable and entertaining speaker, Dr. Lori, director of the fine art resource www.DrLoriV.com and Masterpiece Technologies Inc., will discuss the major contributions of some of the most prominent, internationally know sculptors of the last 50 years including Alexander Calder, Tony Smith, Tom Otterness, Richard Serra, J. Seward Johnson, Isaac Witkin and others. You will be surprised to learn how their work relates to events in history and to the well-known paintings of the same period. Email or call (888) 431-1010 for more information.
Join Dr. Lori, director of the fine art resource www.DrLoriV.com and Masterpiece Technologies Inc. as she presents this lecture on the impact of the most beloved painters in the history of art including Monet, Renoir, Degas, and others of their circle. French Impressionism spearheaded the color theories, themes, and works of art that prompted pure Impressionism in France during the late 19th Century. Learn the reasons why French Impressionism continues to captivate us through paintings and sculpture. Lecture: approx. 40-45 minutes with a question and answer session following the presentation. Email or call (888) 431-1010 for more information.
A knowledgeable and entertaining speaker, art historian and author Dr. Lori presents this interactive lecture using the masterpieces in the history of art to show how art affects our emotions, stimulates our senses, and renews our spirit. Learn what tricks artists use to grab us! After this program, you will never feel the same about art and its impact again. No prior experience required and all ages are welcome to participate in this fun event! Bring your eyes and emotions. Email or call (888) 431-1010 for more information.
The History of Bucks County Architecture Join Dr. Lori, director of the fine art resource www.DrLoriV.com and Masterpiece Technologies Inc. as she presents an illustrated lecture of major architectural sites in the Bucks County area. While we think of traditional, colonial buildings as the architecture of Pennsylvania, the state is also dotted with numerous Victorian and Modern examples of architectural history. This illustrated, multi-media presentation will provide an overview of the styles and historic perspectives of some of this area's most famous buildings. Lecture: approx. 40-45 minutes with a question and answer session following the presentation. Email or call (888) 431-1010 for more information.
Masters of the Italian Renaissance Join art historian Dr. Lori, director of the fine art resource www.DrLoriV.com and Masterpiece Technologies Inc. as she presents an illustrated lecture on the work of the Italian masters of the Renaissance including the paintings and sculpture of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, and others. Dr. Lori will discuss the Sistine Chapel ceiling, the Mona Lisa, and many other masterpieces of the great masters of art history. Lecture: approx. 40-45 minutes with a question and answer session following the presentation. Email or call (888) 431-1010 for more information.
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Jackson Pollock and Abstract Expressionism While Pollock's life was a true American saga, his art and the movement Abstract Expressionism reflected post-war American society. His work remains largely misunderstood even today and the recent film Pollock only touches upon the artist's impact. Join Dr. Lori, an author and expert on Abstract Expressionism and director of the fine art resource www.DrLoriV.com for a lecture on Jackson Pollock's life, his art, and Abstract Expressionism. Why is dripping paint onto a canvas so important in the history of modern art? What questions and facts about Pollock's life and Abstract Expressionism are left unanswered or omitted from the film version? This multi-media art history and American culture presentation will focus on the themes, ideas, events, and art that made Jackson Pollock a major force on the international art scene. This program is appropriate for everyone as well as those who have unanswered questions about the film. A field trip to the Philadelphia Art Museum in Philadelphia, PA guided by Dr. Lori is also available to allow everyone to view examples of Pollock's works as well as other artists of the period. Lecture: approx. 40-45 minutes with a question and answer session following the presentation. Although not necessary, the Sony Pictures Classics movie Pollock could be screened before or after this presentation. Email or call (888) 431-1010 for more information.
From the American Revolution to the events of September 11th, American art has reflected our history and culture. This lecture will provide an overview of the visual artists who helped shape America's art history. The impact of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the New Hope, PA artist colony, and how New York City became the center of the art world will be discussed. Artists including Charles Willson Peale, Thomas Eakins, Robert Henri, Walter Baum, Charles Sheeler, Andy Warhol, and Keith Haring among others will be highlighted by art historian and museum curator Dr. Lori. An interesting and entertaining speaker, Dr. Lori will expose many myths about the art world, the art market, and art museums as she shares her expertise of over 200 years of American art and its history. Open to all experience levels. This lecture is a must for artists, collectors, art enthusiasts, and museum volunteers. A field trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia guided by Dr. Lori is also available to allow everyone to view examples of works mentioned in the lecture. Email or call (888) 431-1010 for more information.
Join art historian and Masterpiece Technologies Inc.'s director Dr. Lori as she discusses West African Art, sculpture, textiles, and ritual objects. Museum quality objects for discussion include: shrine figures, fertility dolls, funerary cloths, and divination objects. Dr. Lori who has curated several exhibitions on the subject will focus on the context of West African culture as she discusses the art of the Dan, Mossi, and Ashanti tribes. Email or call (888) 431-1010 for more information.
An American Sculptor: Seymour Lipton Dr. Lori, director of www.DrLoriV.com and Masterpiece Technologies Inc. will present this lecture on Abstract Expressionism and the work of sculptor Seymour Lipton. Dr. Lori has written a book entitled An American Sculptor: Seymour Lipton in conjunction with the traveling exhibition of Lipton's constructed metal sculpture and she will expand upon the topics discussed in her book. After opening with a six-month showing at the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State University at University Park, PA in January 2000, the exhibition traveled to the Elvehjem Museum of Art on the campus of the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI, the McNay Museum of Modern Art in San Antonio, Texas, and the Brunnier Art Museum on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The exhibition closed at the Martin Art Gallery at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA in April 2002. Email or call (888) 431-1010 for more information.
New Hope Art and Architecture Walking Tours Guided by art historian and author, Dr. Lori, the tours focus on the Pennsylvania Impressionists, the New Hope Modernists, and the region as a major American artist colony. Dr. Lori discusses the importance of the Delaware River and the Canal on the area's history, economy, and prosperity. The historic tour also highlights prominent architectural sites within New Hope from the Revolutionary War, Federal, and Victorian periods. To continue the educational mission of www.DrLoriV.com all young people 16 and under are invited on the tours FREE of charge. All tours begin at the Information Center in New Hope, PA and are offered by special appointment. Tours last approximately 60-90 minutes. Walking shoes and questions are encouraged. Tours do not take place during inclement weather. Addition information can be located on our New Hope Art & Architecture Walking Tour web page. Email or call (888) 431-1010 for more information.
Museum tours guided by Dr. Lori Dr. Lori conducts guided tours through the galleries of several museums including: James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, PA; Allentown Art Museum in Allentown, PA; Philadelphia Art Museum in Philadelphia, PA; Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, PA; Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA; as well as tours of major New York museums and artist studios. If you are interested in a museum tour that is not listed, please contact us. Email or call (888) 431-1010 for more information.
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